Negligent actions and recklessness are often at the heart of car accidents. Impatience, distraction, and carelessness frequently cause accidents that could easily have been prevented with more caution. Other factors that contribute to accidents include fatigue, speeding, poor weather and road conditions, lack of experience, defective parts, and winter accidents, to name a few. As a result, victims may suffer some of the following injuries in a collision:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Nerve damage
- Lacerations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Chest and rib injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal damage
- Burn injuries
- Paralysis
- Disfigurement and disability
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Death
After an accident, you may be in shock and have adrenaline coursing through you. As such, you may not realize the full extent of your injuries. That is why it is important to seek medical attention right away so they can conduct a thorough examination and make sure that you do not have hidden or internal injuries. In situations like these, the sooner you can catch these conditions, the better your prognosis will be.
Additionally, your settlement is impacted by the extent and severity of your injuries, so it is important to have a doctor provide an accurate assessment. Be sure to talk with a Round Rock car accident lawyer about how your injuries may affect your claim.
